Business Growth Award

Did you start trading before 1st June 2004?

Can you show significant development in one or more of the following areas?

• Training
• Marketing
• People development
• E-commerce
• International trade

Then enter the Business Growth Award.

The judges are looking for evidence of:

• Profitable growth of the business
• Hard, tangible evidence of commercial success; effective financial controls will be important to the success of the business as will customer-focused marketing strategies
• A written business plan with strategy and vision for the next 3-5 years; and clearly defined objectives that will shape the organisation’s growth & development
• Strong leadership and management with the ability to drive the business forward,
• Understanding of the market and mechanisms to respond to change
• Funding mechanisms and investment plans for the business
• Organisational culture which encourages employee development, creativity and empowerment

Finalists are:

• Duncan Taylor & Co Ltd
• JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd
• Journeycall Ltd